Action Comics #1 changed comic books forever when it debuted 80 years ago, introducing a new character whose wild popularity created the genre that became synonymous with the medium. Superheroes have since jumped off the page and become bonafide pop culture juggernauts, and Superman laid the groundwork, starting with…

Diana Prince will once again be caught up in humanity’s war machine, as reports are now cropping up to indicate that the Wonder Womansequel will be set during the Cold War. ScreenRant broke the news first, citing sources and production details about the 1980s setting for the film, which will once again star Gal Gadot…

As the graphic novel market continues to grow, the medium is increasingly popular for established novelists who want to add a visual component to their stories. Writer Scott Westerfeld has already dabbled in comics with graphic novel spin-offs to his best-selling Uglies YA book series, but Spill Zone(First Second) is…

Now that Arnold Schwarzenegger is in his post-political-career phase, he’s lined up some interesting projects to break back into movies. Some are silly—like the rumored Twins sequel—and some are just downright ridiculous, like his New CelebrityApprentice hosting gig. But ComicBook.com’s stumbled upon some internet…

Oliver Sava: It’s a strange sensation to be writing about a line-wide DC relaunch for the second time in less than five years, but here I am, discussing DC Rebirth when the memories of The New 52 are still fresh in my mind. To catch up any readers who may not know the specifics of DC’s history: The publisher has a…

Although we’ve had years of updates about Patty Jenkins’ forthcoming Wonder Woman film, somehow we’re just now learning about the people who wrote it. According to /Film, Warner Bros. has issued a press release revealing who contributed to the script—and one of those people is Zack Snyder, director of the divisive Man…

Each week, Big Issues focuses on a newly released comic book of significance. This week, it’s DC Rebirth. Written by Geoff Johns with art by Ethan Van Sciver, Gary Frank, Ivan Reis, and Phil Jimenez, inks by Matt Santorelli and Joe Prado, and colors by Brad Anderson, Jason Wright, Hi-Fi, and Gabe Eltaeb, this one-shot…

DC and Warner Bros. apparently decided tonight was the night to unload all the footage they’ve been sitting on for their next big superhero push. Not only did the pair unleash a new, surprisingly stylish trailer for Suicide Squad; they also showed off the first footage from the Gal Gadot-starring, Patty…

Amidst all the Cyborgs and Shazams and Aquamans currently littering Warner Bros.’ slate of upcoming DC Comics films, the absence of a standalone Batman movie has been something of a surprising omission. Sure, the studio essentially ceded its Man Of Steel franchise to Ben Affleck’s take on the character, to the point…

During the battle for women’s voting rights in early 20th century England, suffragette leader Sylvia Pankhurst advised her followers to learn jiujitsu and start coming to meetings armed with sticks. “It is no use pretending,” she told The New York Times. “We have got to fight.” That factoid is the foundation of Tony…

Each week, Big Issues focuses on a newly released comic-book issue of significance. This week, it’s Superman #39. Written by Geoff Johns (Justice League, Aquaman) with art by John Romita, Jr. (Captain America, The Amazing Spider-Man), inks by Klaus Janson (Captain America, Daredevil: End Of Days) and colors by Hi-Fi …

After much anticipation, the first volume of hit French fighting series Last Man(First Second) comes to English this month in an effusively fun and entertaining introduction. Inspired by their love for shounen manga and American pop culture, award-winning cartoonist Bastien Vivès, along with co-authors Michael…

The first issue of Geoff Johns and John Romita, Jr.’s Superman run was a captivating return to form for the DC writer, elevated by energetic art from a Marvel legend. Last month’s Superman #32 introduced a new friend for the titular hero, a human with a similar backstory involving being sent to an alien location by…